PUR2627028 Rev. 06/08/2026

INVITATION TO BID

DO NOT SHIP BASED UPON THIS BID

Return this SIGNED form to:

Louisiana Tech University Office of Purchasing PO Box 3157 208 Keeny Circle, RM 408 Ruston, Louisiana 71272

Bid Number: 50012-663-27 Bid Title: Athletic Signage Purchase and Installation Blanket Bid

Bid Schedule:

Pre-Bid Conference: Bidder agrees to comply with all conditions below and attached to this request.

N/A

Bid Submission Deadline / Opening: Prices are to be complete and the FOB point is to be Louisiana Tech

University unless otherwise specified.

September 18, 2026 @ 2:00 PM

Bidder Information: (Bidder to provide all required information) (Full Company Name)

(Full Street or Mailing Address)

(City) (State) (Zip)

(Phone) (Email) (Fax)

(Company Quote Number if Applicable)

PRICES MUST BE FIRM FOR AT LEAST 30 DAYS FROM BID OPENING DATE

FAILURE TO SIGN BELOW IN INK SHALL DISQUALIFY BID

Typed or Printed Name / Title Authorized Signature

The Louisiana Tech University Office of Purchasing is seeking SEALED BIDS for the following:

Athletic Signage Purchase and Installation Blanket Bid

* No Bid Bond is required for this solicitation *

** Awarded Vendor must provide proof of Commercial Liability, Automobile, and Workman's Comp Insurance in the amount of at least $1,000,000.00 per item and incident **

*** This solicitation will result in the issuance of a blanket purchase order covering the time frame October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027 with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods if both parties mutually agree ***

**See Attached Bid Specifications for additional details**

ALL BIDS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF PURCHASING VIA MAIL OR IN PERSON.

The Bidder is solely responsible for ensuring that its courier service provider makes inside deliveries to our physical location. Louisiana Tech University is not responsible for any delays caused by the bidder’s chosen means of delivery.

For questions regarding specifications, please contact the Office of Purchasing at 318-257-4205 or purchasing@latech.edu. Please ensure that the above bid number appears on all communications.

IMPORTANT: If bidding other than requested brand and product number (or style), enclose sufficient literature to determine compliance with specifications. Failure to comply with this request may eliminate your bid from consideration. Any manufacturer’s names, trade names, brand names, or catalog numbers used in the specifications are for the purpose of describing and establishing general quality levels. Such references are not intended to be restrictive. Bids will be considered for any brand which meets or exceeds the quality of the specifications listed for any items.

mailto:purchasing@latech.edu

The Louisiana Tech University Office of Purchasing is now accepting Sealed Bids for Athletic Signage Purchase and Installation Blanket Bid. This bid will cover the design, production, and installation and removal (if necessary), and repair of signage for Intercollegiate Athletics for the time period October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.

The Awarded Vendor must be capable of travelling to Ruston, LA for installation, removal, or repair of signage. The awarded vendor will be solely responsible for any travel related expenses for any project installation, removal or repair, such as but not limited to hotel accommodations, meals, per diem costs, etc. Upon request, the Awarded Vendor shall provide staff to collaborate with University personnel on the development of graphic designs. All designs must be approved by University staff prior to production or installation.

Units of measure / quantities will be determined per item; vendors are to submit pricing accordingly. Pricing for artwork and design should be per design type. Pricing for Installation shall be listed per item requested and is to include all materials, supplies (ties, cabling, turnbuckles, etc), and labor necessary to complete the installation / removal process.

Rental Equipment is listed as separate line items in this solicitation. All projects may not require equipment rentals, but vendors are required to provide pricing in the event that equipment rental is necessary for the project. All equipment rentals shall be approved by the University prior to the project installation / removal. If an equipment rental is necessary for project installation / removal and that equipment is not listed as a part of this solicitation; written approval must be obtained from the University prior to any work being completed. Vendors are required to provide pricing for the hourly, daily, and weekly rental of equipment types that have historically been utilized by prior vendors.

The University reserves the right to award items separately, in groups, or on an all-or-nothing basis; whichever is in the best interest of the University. The University also waives any informalities and also reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

The Awarded Vendor shall provide itemization / detailed explanation of goods and services on all invoices so that bid items can be matched to invoiced items. The Awarded Vendor shall also be required to perform repairs as needed. Vendors shall provide an hourly rate for repair services.

The Awarded Vendor shall also be required to provide the University with a Certificate of Insurance that complies with the attached ‘Insurance Requirements for Contractors’ document.

The pricing and services requested through this solicitation will also be made available to other University departments for the term of this agreement.

Vendors shall complete all pages of this Invitation to Bid, including the printed name and signature of the person submitting the quotation and pricing on the Schedule of Items page. Bid received without this information shall be deemed as non-responsive. Vendors are encouraged to include their own quote for an explanation of your proposed items, BUT this vendor quote shall not be a substitute for this completed Invitation to Bid Form.

Schedule of Items page 3

Bid Number: 50012-663-27 Bid Title: Athletic Signage Purchase and Installation Blanket Bid

IMPORTANT: If bidding other than requested brand and product number (or style), enclose sufficient literature to determine compliance with specifications. Failure to comply with this request may eliminate your bid from consideration. Any manufacturer’s names, trade names, brand names, or catalog numbers used in the specifications are for the purpose of describing and establishing general quality levels. Such references are not intended to be restrictive. Bids will be considered for any brand which meets or exceeds the quality of the specifications listed for any items.

Vendors shall provide pricing on the Schedule of Items page. Failure to provide pricing on the Schedule of Items page shall cause your bid to be deemed as non-responsive.

Item Description Quantity Unit Price Total Price

1 Coroplast Signs - Digital Full-color printing, 10 mil thickness - - -

Option #1a - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Flute direction not specified per sq ft

Option #1b - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Horizontal Fluting per sq ft

Option #1c - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Vertical Fluting per sq ft

Option #1d - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Flute direction not specified, with one (1) inch velcro around non-printed side perimeter per sq ft

Option #1e - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Horizontal Fluting, with one (1) inch velcro around non-printed side perimeter per sq ft

Option #1f - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Vertical Fluting, with one (1) inch velcro around non-printed side perimeter per sq ft

Option #1g - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Flute direction not specified, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #1h - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Horizontal Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #1i - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Vertical Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #2a - 2-sided printing - Standard Shape, Flute direction not specified per sq ft

Option #2b - 2 sided printing - Standard Shape, Horizontal Fluting per sq ft

Option #2c - 2 sided printing - Standard Shape, Vertical Fluting per sq ft

Option #2d - 2-sided printing - Standard Shape, Flute direction not specified, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #2e - 2-sided printing - Standard Shape, Horizontal Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #2f - 2-sided printing - Standard Shape, Vertical Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #3a - 1-sided printing - Custom Shape, Flute direction not specified per sq ft

Option #3b - 1-sided printing - Custom Shape, Horizontal Fluting per sq ft

Option #3c - 1-sided printing - Custom Shape, Vertical Fluting per sq ft

Option #3d - 1-sided printing - Custom Shape, Flute direction not specified, with one (1) inch velcro around non-printed side perimeter per sq ft

Option #3e - 1-sided printing - Custom Shape, Horizontal Fluting, with one (1) inch velcro around non-printed side perimeter per sq ft

Option #3f - 1-sided printing - Custom Shape, Vertical Fluting, with one (1) inch velcro around non-printed side perimeter per sq ft

Option #3g - 1-sided printing - Custom Shape, Flute direction not specified, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #3h - 1-sided printing - Custom Shape, Horizontal Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #3i - 1-sided printing - Custom Shape, Vertical Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #4a - 2-sided printing - Custom Shape, Flute direction not specified per sq ft

Option #4b - 2 sided printing - Custom Shape, Horizontal Fluting per sq ft

Option #4c - 2 sided printing - Custom Shape, Vertical Fluting per sq ft

Option #4d - 2-sided printing - Custom Shape, Flute direction not specified, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #4e - 2-sided printing - Custom Shape, Horizontal Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #4f - 2-sided printing - Custom Shape, Vertical Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Schedule of Items page 4

IMPORTANT: If bidding other than requested brand and product number (or style), enclose sufficient literature to determine compliance with specifications. Failure to comply with this request may eliminate your bid from consideration. Any manufacturer’s names, trade names, brand names, or catalog numbers used in the specifications are for the purpose of describing and establishing general quality levels. Such references are not intended to be restrictive. Bids will be considered for any brand which meets or exceeds the quality of the specifications listed for

Vendors shall provide pricing on the Schedule of Items page. Failure to provide pricing on the Schedule of Items page shall cause your bid to be deemed as non-responsive.

2 Coroplast Signs - UV printed, 10 mil thickness - - -

Option #1a - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Flute direction not specified per sq ft

Option #1b - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Horizontal Fluting per sq ft

Option #1c - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Vertical Fluting per sq ft

Option #1d - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Flute direction not specified, with one (1) inch velcro around non-printed side perimeter per sq ft

Option #1e - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Horizontal Fluting, with one (1) inch velcro around non-printed side perimeter per sq ft

Option #1f - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Vertical Fluting, with one (1) inch velcro around non-printed side perimeter per sq ft

Option #1g - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Flute direction not specified, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #1h - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Horizontal Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #1i - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Vertical Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #2c - 2 sided printing - Standard Shape, Vertical Fluting per sq ft

Option #2d - 2-sided printing - Standard Shape, Flute direction not specified, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #2e - 2-sided printing - Standard Shape, Horizontal Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #2f - 2-sided printing - Standard Shape, Vertical Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #3c - 1-sided printing - Custom Shape, Vertical Fluting per sq ft

Option #3d - 1-sided printing - Custom Shape, Flute direction not specified, with one (1) inch velcro around non-printed side perimeter per sq ft

Option #3e - 1-sided printing - Custom Shape, Horizontal Fluting, with one (1) inch velcro around non-printed side perimeter per sq ft

Option #3f - 1-sided printing - Custom Shape, Vertical Fluting, with one (1) inch velcro around non-printed side perimeter per sq ft

Option #3g - 1-sided printing - Custom Shape, Flute direction not specified, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #3h - 1-sided printing - Custom Shape, Horizontal Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #3i - 1-sided printing - Custom Shape, Vertical Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #4c - 2 sided printing - Custom Shape, Vertical Fluting per sq ft

Option #4d - 2-sided printing - Custom Shape, Flute direction not specified, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #4e - 2-sided printing - Custom Shape, Horizontal Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #4f - 2-sided printing - Custom Shape, Vertical Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

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IMPORTANT: If bidding other than requested brand and product number (or style), enclose sufficient literature to determine compliance with specifications. Failure to comply with this request may eliminate your bid from consideration. Any manufacturer’s names, trade names, brand names, or catalog numbers used in the specifications are for the purpose of describing and establishing general quality levels. Such references are not intended to be restrictive. Bids will be considered for any brand which meets or exceeds the quality of the specifications listed for

Vendors shall provide pricing on the Schedule of Items page. Failure to provide pricing on the Schedule of Items page shall cause your bid to be deemed as non-responsive.

3 Coroplast Signs - Digital Full-color printing, 4 mil thickness - - -

Option #1a - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Flute direction not specified per sq ft

Option #1b - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Horizontal Fluting per sq ft

Option #1c - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Vertical Fluting per sq ft

Option #1d - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Flute direction not specified, with one (1) inch velcro around non-printed side perimeter per sq ft

Option #1e - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Horizontal Fluting, with one (1) inch velcro around non-printed side perimeter per sq ft

Option #1f - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Vertical Fluting, with one (1) inch velcro around non-printed side perimeter per sq ft

Option #1g - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Flute direction not specified, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #1h - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Horizontal Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #1i - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Vertical Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #2c - 2 sided printing - Standard Shape, Vertical Fluting per sq ft

Option #2d - 2-sided printing - Standard Shape, Flute direction not specified, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #2e - 2-sided printing - Standard Shape, Horizontal Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #2f - 2-sided printing - Standard Shape, Vertical Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #3c - 1-sided printing - Custom Shape, Vertical Fluting per sq ft

Option #3d - 1-sided printing - Custom Shape, Flute direction not specified, with one (1) inch velcro around non-printed side perimeter per sq ft

Option #3e - 1-sided printing - Custom Shape, Horizontal Fluting, with one (1) inch velcro around non-printed side perimeter per sq ft

Option #3f - 1-sided printing - Custom Shape, Vertical Fluting, with one (1) inch velcro around non-printed side perimeter per sq ft

Option #3g - 1-sided printing - Custom Shape, Flute direction not specified, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #3h - 1-sided printing - Custom Shape, Horizontal Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #3i - 1-sided printing - Custom Shape, Vertical Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #4c - 2 sided printing - Custom Shape, Vertical Fluting per sq ft

Option #4d - 2-sided printing - Custom Shape, Flute direction not specified, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #4e - 2-sided printing - Custom Shape, Horizontal Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #4f - 2-sided printing - Custom Shape, Vertical Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

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IMPORTANT: If bidding other than requested brand and product number (or style), enclose sufficient literature to determine compliance with specifications. Failure to comply with this request may eliminate your bid from consideration. Any manufacturer’s names, trade names, brand names, or catalog numbers used in the specifications are for the purpose of describing and establishing general quality levels. Such references are not intended to be restrictive. Bids will be considered for any brand which meets or exceeds the quality of the specifications listed for

Vendors shall provide pricing on the Schedule of Items page. Failure to provide pricing on the Schedule of Items page shall cause your bid to be deemed as non-responsive.

4 Coroplast Signs - UV printed, 4 mil thickness - - -

Option #1a - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Flute direction not specified per sq ft

Option #1b - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Horizontal Fluting per sq ft

Option #1c - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Vertical Fluting per sq ft

Option #1d - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Flute direction not specified, with one (1) inch velcro around non-printed side perimeter per sq ft

Option #1e - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Horizontal Fluting, with one (1) inch velcro around non-printed side perimeter per sq ft

Option #1f - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Vertical Fluting, with one (1) inch velcro around non-printed side perimeter per sq ft

Option #1g - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Flute direction not specified, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #1h - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Horizontal Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #1i - 1-sided printing - Standard Shape, Vertical Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #2c - 2 sided printing - Standard Shape, Vertical Fluting per sq ft

Option #2d - 2-sided printing - Standard Shape, Flute direction not specified, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #2e - 2-sided printing - Standard Shape, Horizontal Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #2f - 2-sided printing - Standard Shape, Vertical Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #3c - 1-sided printing - Custom Shape, Vertical Fluting per sq ft

Option #3d - 1-sided printing - Custom Shape, Flute direction not specified, with one (1) inch velcro around non-printed side perimeter per sq ft

Option #3e - 1-sided printing - Custom Shape, Horizontal Fluting, with one (1) inch velcro around non-printed side perimeter per sq ft

Option #3f - 1-sided printing - Custom Shape, Vertical Fluting, with one (1) inch velcro around non-printed side perimeter per sq ft

Option #3g - 1-sided printing - Custom Shape, Flute direction not specified, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #3h - 1-sided printing - Custom Shape, Horizontal Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #3i - 1-sided printing - Custom Shape, Vertical Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #4c - 2 sided printing - Custom Shape, Vertical Fluting per sq ft

Option #4d - 2-sided printing - Custom Shape, Flute direction not specified, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #4e - 2-sided printing - Custom Shape, Horizontal Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #4f - 2-sided printing - Custom Shape, Vertical Fluting, with grommets in each corner per sq ft

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IMPORTANT: If bidding other than requested brand and product number (or style), enclose sufficient literature to determine compliance with specifications. Failure to comply with this request may eliminate your bid from consideration. Any manufacturer’s names, trade names, brand names, or catalog numbers used in the specifications are for the purpose of describing and establishing general quality levels. Such references are not intended to be restrictive. Bids will be considered for any brand which meets or exceeds the quality of the specifications listed for

Vendors shall provide pricing on the Schedule of Items page. Failure to provide pricing on the Schedule of Items page shall cause your bid to be deemed as non-responsive.

5 Wire Stakes for use with Items #1-4, 8.5 inches wide by thirty six (36) inches tall, wire step stake ea

6 Standard Design artwork and setup charges for Items #1-4 per project

7 2+ Standard Design artwork and setup charges for Items #1-4 per project

8 Custom Design artwork and setup charges for Items #1-4 per project

9 Installation charges for Items #1-4 (installation charges shall include all labor, materials, supplies) per hour

10 Aluminum Composite Sign Panel, 1/8 inch thickness, full coverage digitally printed graphic

Option #1 - Gloss laminate with square corners per sq ft

Option #2 - Gloss laminate with rounded corners per sq ft

Option #3 - Matte Laminate with square corners per sq ft

Option #4 - Matte Laminate with rounded corners per sq ft

11 Aluminum Composite Sign Panel, 1/4 inch thickness, full coverage digitally printed graphic

Option #1 - Gloss laminate with square corners per sq ft

Option #2 - Gloss laminate with rounded corners per sq ft

Option #3 - Matte Laminate with square corners per sq ft

Option #4 - Matte Laminate with rounded corners per sq ft

12 Standard Design artwork and setup charges for Items #10-11 per project

13 2+ Standard Design artwork and setup charges for Items #10-11 per project

14 Custom Design artwork and setup charges for Items #10-11 per

15 Installation charges for Items #10-11 (installation charges shall include all labor, materials, supplies) per hour

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IMPORTANT: If bidding other than requested brand and product number (or style), enclose sufficient literature to determine compliance with specifications. Failure to comply with this request may eliminate your bid from consideration. Any manufacturer’s names, trade names, brand names, or catalog numbers used in the specifications are for the purpose of describing and establishing general quality levels. Such references are not intended to be restrictive. Bids will be considered for any brand which meets or exceeds the quality of the specifications listed for

Vendors shall provide pricing on the Schedule of Items page. Failure to provide pricing on the Schedule of Items page shall cause your bid to be deemed as non-responsive.

16 Back printed Acrylic Sign Panel, 1/4 inch clear acrylic, digitally printed graphics applied to the back side of the sign. Graphics are to have an embedded look, square or rectangle routed background

Option #1 - Polished edges per sq ft

Option #2 - Non-polished edges per sq ft

17 Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Item #16 per project

18 2+ Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Item #16 per project

19 Custom Design Artwork and setup charges for Item #16 per

20 Installation charges for Item #16 (installation charges shall include all labor, materials, supplies) per hour

21 Acrylic Lettering and Logos, 1/2 inch thick, flat cut gemini acrylic

Option #1 - VBH Tape with stencil pattern per sq ft

Option #2 - Stud bounded with a mounting pattern per sq ft

22 Acrylic Lettering and Logos, 3/8 inch thick, flat cut gemini acrylic

Option #1 - VBH Tape with stencil pattern per sq ft

Option #2 - Stud bounded with a mounting pattern per sq ft

23 Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Items #21-22 per project

24 2+ Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Items #21-22 per project

25 Custom Design Artwork and setup charges for Items #21-22 per

26 Installation charges for Items #21-22 (installation charges shall include all labor, materials, supplies) per hour

Double-sided nylon flag (for utility or pole mounting), custom printed, constructed of 200 denier nylon, two layers sewn together with a block-out liner between, canvas header and brass grommets, to include four rows of lock-stitching on the fly end per sq ft

28 Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Item #27 per

29 2+ Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Item #27 per project

30 Custom Design Artwork and setup charges for Item #27 per

31 Installation charges for Item #27 (installation charges shall include all labor, materials, supplies) per hour

32 Velcro Fabric Pop-up Display, dye sublimation, scratch resistant and washable, 8.8 oz tension fabric with soft canvas bag ea

33 Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Item #32 per project

34 2+ Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Item #32 per project

35 Custom Design Artwork and setup charges for Item #32 per

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IMPORTANT: If bidding other than requested brand and product number (or style), enclose sufficient literature to determine compliance with specifications. Failure to comply with this request may eliminate your bid from consideration. Any manufacturer’s names, trade names, brand names, or catalog numbers used in the specifications are for the purpose of describing and establishing general quality levels. Such references are not intended to be restrictive. Bids will be considered for any brand which meets or exceeds the quality of the specifications listed for

Vendors shall provide pricing on the Schedule of Items page. Failure to provide pricing on the Schedule of Items page shall cause your bid to be deemed as non-responsive.

36 High Tac Decal, printed on a calendared film with an aggressive adhesive

Option #1 - Matte Laminate, kiss cut with application tape per sq ft

Option #2 - Gloss laminate, kiss cut with application tape per sq ft

Option #3 - Matte laminate, thru cut per sq ft

Option #4 - Gloss laminate, thru cut per sq ft

37 Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Item #36 per project

38 2+ Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Item #36 per project

39 Custom Design Artwork and setup charges for Item #36 per

40 Installation charges for Item #36 (installation charges shall include all labor, materials, supplies) per hour

41 Choice X Banner Stand, includes graphics and carrying case ea

42 Choice XL Banner Stand, includes graphics and carrying case ea

43 Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Items #41-42 per

44 2+ Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Items #41-42 per project

45 Custom Design Artwork and setup charges for Items #41-42 per

46 Intermediate RTA Vinyl Decal, ready-to-apply vinyl decals with application tape

Option #1 - 1 color per sq ft

Option #2 - 2 color per sq ft

Option #3 - 3 color per sq ft

47 High Performance RTA Vinyl Decal, ready-to-apply vinyl decals with application tape

Option #1 - 1 color per sq ft

Option #2 - 2 color per sq ft

Option #3 - 3 color per sq ft

48 Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Items #46-47 per

49 2+ Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Items #46-47 per project

50 Custom Design Artwork and setup charges for Items #46-47 per

51 Installation charges for Item #46-47 (installation charges shall include all labor, materials, supplies) per hour

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IMPORTANT: If bidding other than requested brand and product number (or style), enclose sufficient literature to determine compliance with specifications. Failure to comply with this request may eliminate your bid from consideration. Any manufacturer’s names, trade names, brand names, or catalog numbers used in the specifications are for the purpose of describing and establishing general quality levels. Such references are not intended to be restrictive. Bids will be considered for any brand which meets or exceeds the quality of the specifications listed for

Vendors shall provide pricing on the Schedule of Items page. Failure to provide pricing on the Schedule of Items page shall cause your bid to be deemed as non-responsive.

52 Clear Printed Decals, clear vinyl decals with UV laminate with front adhesive for application to inside of glass

Option #1 - Thru Cut per sq ft

Option #2 - Kiss Cut per sq ft

Option #3 - Gloss Laminate per sq ft

53 Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Item #52 per

54 2+ Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Item #52 per project

55 Custom Design Artwork and setup charges for Item #52 per

56 Installation charges for Item #52 (installation charges shall include all labor, materials, supplies) per hour

57 3M Controltac Printed Vinyl Decals, printed cast vinyl graphics with UV laminate

Option #1 - Gloss Finish per sq ft

Option #2 - Kiss Cut with application tape per sq ft

Option #3 - Thru Cut per sq ft

58 Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Item #57 per project

59 2+ Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Item #57 per project

60 Custom Design Artwork and setup charges for Item #57 per

61 Installation charges for Item #57 (installation charges shall include all labor, materials, supplies) per hour

62 Etched Glass RTA Vinyl Decal and Graphics, ready to apply vinyl grahpics with standard application tape to apply to inside of glass per sq ft

63 Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Item #62 per project

64 2+ Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Item #62 per project

65 Custom Design Artwork and setup charges for Item #62 per

66 Installation charges for Item #62 (installation charges shall include all labor, materials, supplies) per hour

67 Plasticade Signicade Deluxe, quick-change feature so that signs slide in and out easily, shall hold thirty-six (36) inch tall by twenty-four (24) inch wide panels, StayTabs to hold signs securely in place ea

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IMPORTANT: If bidding other than requested brand and product number (or style), enclose sufficient literature to determine compliance with specifications. Failure to comply with this request may eliminate your bid from consideration. Any manufacturer’s names, trade names, brand names, or catalog numbers used in the specifications are for the purpose of describing and establishing general quality levels. Such references are not intended to be restrictive. Bids will be considered for any brand which meets or exceeds the quality of the specifications listed for

Vendors shall provide pricing on the Schedule of Items page. Failure to provide pricing on the Schedule of Items page shall cause your bid to be deemed as non-responsive.

68 9oz Mesh Banner with digitally printed graphics

Option #1 - Standard Hem per sq ft

Option #2 - Hem with Webbing per sq ft

Option #3 - Grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #4 - Grommets along perimeter every two (2) feet per sq ft

69 8oz Mesh Banner with digitally printed graphics

Option #1 - Standard Hem per sq ft

Option #2 - Hem with Webbing per sq ft

Option #3 - Grommets in each corner per sq ft

Option #4 - Grommets along perimeter every two (2) feet per sq ft

70 Double-sided mesh banner, 2.5 inch pole pockets on the top and bottom

Option #1 - One design, same design printed front and back per sq ft

Option #2 - Two designs, same two designs printed front and back per sq ft

Option #3 - Two designs, one design printed on front, second design printed on back per sq ft

Option #4 - Three designs, same three designs printed front and back per sq ft

Option #5 - Three designs, one design printed on front, two designs printed on back per sq ft

71 Banner Grip Stretching Frame, aluminum, frame is to be four (4) inches thick profile per sq ft

72 Banner Stretching Frame, TS-23 aluminum extrusion, white PVC inserts to be included per sq ft

73 Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Items #68-72 per

74 2+ Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Items #68-72 per project

75 Custom Design Artwork and setup charges for Items #68-72 per

76 Installation charges for Items #68-72 (installation charges shall include all labor, materials, supplies) per hour

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IMPORTANT: If bidding other than requested brand and product number (or style), enclose sufficient literature to determine compliance with specifications. Failure to comply with this request may eliminate your bid from consideration. Any manufacturer’s names, trade names, brand names, or catalog numbers used in the specifications are for the purpose of describing and establishing general quality levels. Such references are not intended to be restrictive. Bids will be considered for any brand which meets or exceeds the quality of the specifications listed for

Vendors shall provide pricing on the Schedule of Items page. Failure to provide pricing on the Schedule of Items page shall cause your bid to be deemed as non-responsive.

77 Premium Banner, digitally printed premium vinyl banner, approximately 13 oz

Option #1a - Single-sided printing, standard hem, grommets every two feet per sq ft

Option #1b - Single-sided printing, standard hem, no grommets per sq ft

Option #1c - Single-sided printing, standard hem, four (4) grommets (two (2) top and two (2) bottom) per sq ft

Option #1d - Single-sided printing, standard hem, two (2) inch pole pockets on top and bottom per sq ft

Option #1e - Single-sided printing, trim banner only, grommets every two feet per sq ft

Option #1f - Single-sided printing, trim banner only, no grommets per sq ft

Option #1g - Single-sided printing, trim banner only, four (4) grommets (two (2) top and two (2) bottom) per sq ft

Option #1h - Single-sided printing, standard hem, two (2) inch pole pockets on top and bottom per sq ft

Option #1i- Single-sided printing, hem all sides, grommets every two feet per sq ft

Option #1j - Single-sided printing, hem all sides, no grommets per sq ft

Option #1k - Single-sided printing, hem all sides, four (4) grommets (two (2) top and two (2) bottom) per sq ft

Option #1l - Single-sided printing, standard hem, two (2) inch pole pockets on top and bottom per sq ft

Option #2a - Double-sided printing, standard hem, grommets every two feet per sq ft

Option #2b - Double-sided printing, standard hem, no grommets per sq ft

Option #2c - Double-sided printing, standard hem, four (4) grommets (two (2) top and two (2) bottom) per sq ft

Option #2d - Double-sided printing, standard hem, two (2) inch pole pockets on top and bottom per sq ft

Option #2e - Double-sided printing, trim banner only, grommets every two feet per sq ft

Option #2f - Double-sided printing, trim banner only, no grommets per sq ft

Option #1g - Double-sided printing, trim banner only, four (4) grommets (two (2) top and two (2) bottom) per sq ft

Option #2h - Double-sided printing, standard hem, two (2) inch pole pockets on top and bottom per sq ft

Option #2i- Double-sided printing, hem all sides, grommets every two feet per sq ft

Option #2j - Double-sided printing, hem all sides, no grommets per sq ft

Option #2k - Double-sided printing, hem all sides, four (4) grommets (two (2) top and two (2) bottom) per sq ft

Option #2l - Double-sided printing, standard hem, two (2) inch pole pockets on top and bottom per sq ft

78 Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Item #77 per

79 2+ Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Item #77 per project

80 Custom Design Artwork and setup charges for Item #77 per

81 Installation charges for Item #77 (installation charges shall include all labor, materials, supplies) per hour

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IMPORTANT: If bidding other than requested brand and product number (or style), enclose sufficient literature to determine compliance with specifications. Failure to comply with this request may eliminate your bid from consideration. Any manufacturer’s names, trade names, brand names, or catalog numbers used in the specifications are for the purpose of describing and establishing general quality levels. Such references are not intended to be restrictive. Bids will be considered for any brand which meets or exceeds the quality of the specifications listed for

Vendors shall provide pricing on the Schedule of Items page. Failure to provide pricing on the Schedule of Items page shall cause your bid to be deemed as non-responsive.

82 3M Premium Printed Decals, with air release adhesive and laminate

Option #1 - Dry Erase laminate per sq ft

Option #2 - Gloss laminate per sq ft

Option #3 - Matte laminate per sq ft

Option #4 - Kiss Cut with application tape per sq ft

Option #5 - Thru Cut per sq ft

83 Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Item #82 per project

84 2+ Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Item #82 per project

85 Custom Design Artwork and setup charges for Item #82 per

86 Installation charges for Item #82 (installation charges shall include all labor, materials, supplies) per hour

87 PVC Signage, 1/8 inch with digitally printed graphics and laminate

Option #1 - Matte Laminate per sq ft

Option #2 - Gloss Laminate per sq ft

88 PVC Signage, 1/2 inch with digitally printed graphics and laminate

Option #2 - Gloss Laminate per sq ft

89 PVC Signage, 1/4 inch with digitally printed graphics and laminate

Option #2 - Gloss Laminate per sq ft

90 Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Items #87-89 per project

91 2+ Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Items #87-89 per project

92 Custom Design Artwork and setup charges for Items #87-89 per

93 Installation charges for Items #87-89 (installation charges shall include all labor, materials, supplies) per hour

94 Aluminum Standoff, 1/2 inch by 1 inch (for Acrylic Signs)

Option #1 - Aluminum finish each

Option #2 - Economy Anodized Shiny Finish each

95 Aluminum Standoff, 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch (for Acrylic Signs)

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IMPORTANT: If bidding other than requested brand and product number (or style), enclose sufficient literature to determine compliance with specifications. Failure to comply with this request may eliminate your bid from consideration. Any manufacturer’s names, trade names, brand names, or catalog numbers used in the specifications are for the purpose of describing and establishing general quality levels. Such references are not intended to be restrictive. Bids will be considered for any brand which meets or exceeds the quality of the specifications listed for

Vendors shall provide pricing on the Schedule of Items page. Failure to provide pricing on the Schedule of Items page shall cause your bid to be deemed as non-responsive.

96 Aluminum Standoff, 1 inch by 1 inch (for Acrylic Signs)

97 Stryene Signs, digitally printed graphics and laminate, .040 white stryene

Option #1 - One-sided printing, gloss laminate per sq ft

Option #2 - One-sided printing, matte laminate per sq ft

Option #3 - Two-sided printing, gloss laminate per sq ft

Option #4 - Two-sided printing, matte laminate per sq ft

98 Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Items #97 per project

99 2+ Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Items #97 per project

100 Custom Design Artwork and setup charges for Items #97 per

101 Installation charges for Items #97 (installation charges shall include all labor, materials, supplies) per hour

102 Ultra Board Sign panel with digitally printed graphics and laminate, 3/16 inch, white, matte laminate per sq ft

103 Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Items #102 per project

104 2+ Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Items #102 per project

105 Custom Design Artwork and setup charges for Items #102 per

106 Installation charges for Items #102 (installation charges shall include all labor, materials, supplies) per hour

107 Wall-mounted Xarisma SEG Single-sided, silicone edge graphics kit ea

108 Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Items #107 per project

109 2+ Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Items #107 per project

110 Custom Design Artwork and setup charges for Items #107 per

111 Installation charges for Items #106 (installation charges shall include all labor, materials, supplies) per hour

112 Stencil Sheet, 4 mil colorplast per sq ft

113 Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Items #112 per project

114 2+ Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Items #112 per project

115 Custom Design Artwork and setup charges for Items #112 per

116 Installation charges for Items #112 (installation charges shall include all labor, materials, supplies) per hour

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IMPORTANT: If bidding other than requested brand and product number (or style), enclose sufficient literature to determine compliance with specifications. Failure to comply with this request may eliminate your bid from consideration. Any manufacturer’s names, trade names, brand names, or catalog numbers used in the specifications are for the purpose of describing and establishing general quality levels. Such references are not intended to be restrictive. Bids will be considered for any brand which meets or exceeds the quality of the specifications listed for

Vendors shall provide pricing on the Schedule of Items page. Failure to provide pricing on the Schedule of Items page shall cause your bid to be deemed as non-responsive.

117 Street Banner Pole Kit, which contains two (2) 3/4 inch fiberglass poles with end caps, two (2) aluminum bases, four (4) large hose clamps, and two (2) O-rings, fiberglass pole length is thirty (30) inches ea

118 Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Item #117 per project

119 2+ Standard Design Artwork and setup charges for Item #117 per project

120 Custom Design Artwork and setup charges for Item #117 per

121 Installation charges for Item #116 (installation charges shall include all labor, materials, supplies) per hour

122 Windscreen, standard black windscreen with grommets every two (2) feet, sixty (60) inches in height, lengths will vary per sq ft

123 Installation charges for Items #122 (installation charges shall include all labor, materials, supplies) per hour

124 Installation Equipment Rental - 80-foot Man lift, includes pickup and delivery charges

Option #1 - Hourly Rate per hour

Option #2 - Daily Rate per day

Option #3 - Weekly Rate per week

125 Installation Equipment Rental - 26-foot Scissor lift, includes pickup and delivery charges

126 Installation Equipment Rental - 120-ft Man lift, includes pickup and delivery charges

127 Installation Equipment Rental - JTB 80-ft lift, includes pickup and delivery charges

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IMPORTANT: If bidding other than requested brand and product number (or style), enclose sufficient literature to determine compliance with specifications. Failure to comply with this request may eliminate your bid from consideration. Any manufacturer’s names, trade names, brand names, or catalog numbers used in the specifications are for the purpose of describing and establishing general quality levels. Such references are not intended to be restrictive. Bids will be considered for any brand which meets or exceeds the quality of the specifications listed for

Vendors shall provide pricing on the Schedule of Items page. Failure to provide pricing on the Schedule of Items page shall cause your bid to be deemed as non-responsive.

128 Eighteen (18) inch UV resistant black multi-purpose cable tie, 175-lb tensile strength, 50 pack per pack

129 Forty (40) inch UV resistant black multi-purpose cable tie, 175-lb tensile strength, 25 pack per pack

130 Eight (8) inch UV resistant black multi-purpose cable tie, 120-lb tensile strength, 100 pack per pack

131 Turnbuckle each

132 Heavy Duty Bands, sixty-eight (68) inch heavy duty banner backet bands each

133 Window Tinting per sq ft

134 Eighteen (18) inch by twenty-four (24) inch digital printed coroplast sign, eighteen (18) inches tall vertical flutes, 1/2 inch white border with no bleed. Double sided printing per sq ft

135 Hourly rate for repairs to signage, not including equipment rentals per hour

Louisiana Tech University Division of Finance Office of Purchasing

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR A SEALED BID

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. Read the entire bid, including all terms and conditions and specifications.

2. Louisiana Tech University is not liable for any cost incurred by the bidders prior to execution of a contract and the issuance of a purchase order. Any bidder who ships or otherwise expends time or money prior to award as defined does so at the bidder’s own risk.

3. All bid prices must be typed or written in ink. Any corrections, erasures or other forms of alteration to unit prices should be initialed by the bidder. If the bidder needs to submit a change, question, exception, or modification to any aspect of the bid specifications, terms, conditions, or bidder instructions, must do so in written form submitted to the Louisiana Tech University Office of Purchasing prior to the bid opening date. All responses and/or addenda will be officially submitted by the Louisiana Tech University Office of Purchasing 72 (seventy-two) business hours before the bid opening date. Business hours is defined as University operating hours while the University is open. Unless received as specified above, all bid information will remain unchanged.

4. This bid is to be manually signed in ink.

5. Bid prices shall include all delivery charges paid by the vendor, F.O.B. Destination, unless otherwise provided in the solicitation. Bids requiring deposits, “payment in advance” or “C.O.D” may be rejected. Bid prices shall also include all customs clearance, duties, and taxes into the United States; if applicable. This is to include, but is not limited to, customs broker fees, document fees, duties, taxes, etc. The University does not retain, nor will it retain a customs broker. All importation shall be the responsibility and at the cost of the Vendor. Payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later.

6. Amount of bid bond required: every bid submitted for in excess of fifty thousand dollars shall be accompanied by a bid bond guaranteed by a surety company qualified to do business in the state of Louisiana. The bid bond shall be for five percent of the official bid amount.

7. To assure consideration of your bid, all bids and addenda should be returned in an envelope or package clearly marked with the bid opening date and the bid number; or submitted in the special envelope, if furnished for that purpose. The Bidder is solely responsible for ensuring that its courier service provider makes inside deliveries to our physical location. The University is not responsible for any delays caused by the bidder’s chosen means of delivery. Bidder is solely responsible for the timely delivery of its bid. Bids received after the due date and time will not be considered.

8. Bids submitted are subject to provisions of the laws of the State of Louisiana including but not limited to L.R.S.

39:1551-1736; Purchasing rules and regulations; executive orders; standard terms and conditions; special conditions; and specifications listed in this solicitation.

9. Important: By signing the bid, the bidder certifies compliance with all instructions to bidders, terms conditions and specifications, and further certifies that this bid is made without collusion or fraud. This bid is to be manually signed in ink by a person authorized to bind the vendor (see no. 27). All bid information shall be in ink or typewritten.

10. Address all inquiries and correspondence to the Louisiana Tech University Office of Purchasing at the address and telephone number listed herein.

11. Bid forms: All written bids, unless otherwise provided for, must be submitted on, and in accordance with, forms provided, and properly signed (see no. 27). Bids submitted in the following manner will not be accepted:

A. Bid contains no signature indicating intent to be bound;

B. Bid sent by facsimile equipment;

C. Bid filled out in pencil; and D. Bid not submitted on the designated bid forms.

12. Bids must be received at the address specified in the solicitation prior to bid opening time in order to be considered.

13. Standards of quality – Any product or service bid shall conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and the specifications contained in the solicitation. If bidding other than the requested brand or product number (or style), enclose sufficient literature to determine compliance with specifications. Failure to comply with this request may eliminate your bid from consideration. Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation document, any manufacturer’s name, trade name, brand name, or catalog number used in the specification is for the purpose of describing the standard of quality, performance, and characteristics desired; and is not intended to limit or restrict competition. Bidder must specify the brand and model name of the product offered in the bid. Bids not specifying brand and model number shall be considered as offering the exact product specified in the solicitation. See bid document for full requirements.

14. New Products: Unless specifically called for in the solicitation documents, all products for purchase must be new, never previously used, and the current model and/or packaging. No remanufactured, demonstrator, used or irregular product will be considered for purchase unless otherwise specified in the solicitation documents. The manufacturer’s standard warranty will apply unless otherwise stated in the solicitation.

15. Louisiana Tech University reserves the right to award items separately, grouped or on an all-or-none basis and to reject any or all bids and waive any informalities.

16. This agreement is non-exclusive and shall not in any way preclude Louisiana Tech University from entering into similar agreements and/or arrangements with other vendors or from acquiring similar, equal, or like goods and/or services from other entities or…